We want all visitors to enjoy spending time in this ancient woodland and provide memorable experiences for all. Nature Connectedness is at the heart of everything we do, helping create the next generation of Nature Guardians. We give back to nature and work with her to improve, rewild and restore the woodland and meadow to benefit all members of the ecosystem, including humans! Staff are experienced and qualified teachers , Forest School Leaders and Youth Workers as well a holding degrees in Environmental science, and archaeology and a working ecologist. Design your own action packed programme including adventure activities , bushcraft, forest school and maybe even a trip to the coast.All tents provided, bell tents for up to 8 children and staff tents for up to 4. Some visiting staff like to bring their own tents. Your group will need their own sleeping mats, sleeping bags and pillows (some available for children on free school meals.) Marquees are used for meeting and eating, self catering or fully catered options available.
What activities are available during educational visits?
Adventure days : team building challenges, blind trail, low ropes, obstacle course, mini and high zip wire, bouldering wall, Giant swing,archery (coming Summer 2021)
Forest school inspired days : such as mini beasts hunt, bug hotels, mud kitchen, art and natural crafts, active free play.
Total immersion themed days ; led by Theatre in Education team to support Vikings, Romans, Saxons topics.etc.
Eco schools and environmental awareness sessions, orienteering, bushcraft skills, camp fires, outdoor foraging and open fire cooking.
All available in any combination! We can design a bespoke timetable to suit your specific interests and childrens needs.
Forest school inspired days : such as mini beasts hunt, bug hotels, mud kitchen, art and natural crafts, active free play.
Total immersion themed days ; led by Theatre in Education team to support Vikings, Romans, Saxons topics.etc.
Eco schools and environmental awareness sessions, orienteering, bushcraft skills, camp fires, outdoor foraging and open fire cooking.
All available in any combination! We can design a bespoke timetable to suit your specific interests and childrens needs.
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Wildlife
Tracking, exploring, animal and bug hunts, bird watching, session on animals homes in the woods
Science Biology
>Bushcraft
>Physical Education
>PSHEHealthy Living Teamwork and resilience
Forest School
What size groups do we cater for?
up to 60 children (3 classes)
On-site classroom facilities?
We have outdoor learning spaces that can be sheltered from the weather. We don't have desks or classrooms but we have tables, flip chart boards and spaces for quiet reflection. We are off grid so there is no electricity points or plugs on site.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes our staff are all First Aid (outdoor) qualified and first aid box on site.
Access for visitors with disabilities
Yes we do, although we cannot accomodate wheelchairs at the current time. We have had visual impaired children and those with long term health conditions attend and take part sucessfully and we can discuss saftey equipment individual specfications with teachers and parents before arrival.
Visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Yes we do. We have a special place in our hearts for children and young peope with ACS or ADHD conditions, anxiety and social and emotional needs. We will discuss with teachers and parents any individual needs so that we can best prepare for all our childen to ensure a successful and fun visit.
Teacher Checklist
Get Risk Assessments LOtC Quality Badge Institute of Outdoor Learning Duke of Edinburgh Award
Anything else?
The Screen Free ethos at Lymley Wood is a key factor for choosing us. There are no phones or other devices allowed on site, this includes adults and teachers! Safety phones are available on site at all times for emergencies but all other electronic devices are to be collected in on arrival at the woods. Perfect site for a reward trip or end of year day(s) out. Fun to be had on the low ropes, bouldering wall, crate stack and zip wire activities as well as den building, bushcraft, team games and forest school inspired sessions.
Mayfield East Sussex TN20 6NP
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